Assistant Buyer

Description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a leading fashion trend setter in the e-tail market.

If you are currently working in a buying role looking to take the next step into an Assistant Buyer role or if you are currently working as an assistant buyer and looking for a new challenge - this is a great role for you!

The role will involve:

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Developing new product alone & with the design team managing their workload & ensuring all projects are completed in line with all critical path key dates.

Using appropriate suppliers in line with the brand and department strategy

Finalises key product to be booked for sign off by the senior merch and head of department

Follow up on all development with suppliers & make any required amends

Manage the Buying Assistant & Designers to fit all products on time to sign off with factories

Constant analysis of anything missing from developed ranges

Delegates responsibility to Buying Assistant and develops their skills.

Keep team informed and up to date on key issues/ projects

Ensure all development & Range plans are up to date.

Builds effective working relationships both internally and externally

Constant development research & fabric sourcing with suppliers

Negotiate all pricing with suppliers for both Retail & Wholesale departments

Provide the senior Merchandiser & Wholesale team all relevant pricing information in a timely manner

Action any development requests from clients with factories & chase all samples in on time

FE travel

Key Experience, Skills & Abilities

An understanding of key footwear trends and knowledge of the High Street, bringing new, well thought out ideas to contribute to the Buying process

Having a strong fashion eye is essential

Good problem-solving skills and can take initiative to resolve issues

The ability to perform under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment

The capability to take responsibility and make decisions

The ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Manage time effectively by setting and achieving priorities and timescales

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Martine is a highly talented Account Director at In Focus Recruitment, she has a huge network of clients both corporate and individual and take a great deal of care in match making to the opportunity presented.

JOHN ROSEDIRECTOR MANAGEMENT & RESOURCES AT THE JUICE CORPORATION

Martine found me a position in the industry and was very happy with the company she connected me with and she gave me great advice and information and she is always helpful. I cannot recommend Martine highly enough. Many thanks!

AINSLEY HYATTMENSWEAR GRAPHIC DESIGNER & MULTI PRODUCTS

Martine is approachable & knows the industry inside out. She was available to contact whenever I needed her during the process of moving forward with my latest career choices. Highly recommended.